Tomie dePaola

When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works.

These charming board books introduce the familiar symbols of Easter and Passover to little children everywhere. With straightforward text and bright illustrations, these classics are reissued with dazzling new covers.

When Lucida is unable to finish her gift for the Baby Jesus in time for the Christmas procession, a miracle enables her to offer the beautiful flower we now call the poinsettia.

A knight who has never fought a dragon and an equally inexperienced dragon prepare to meet each other in battle.

The laziest man in all of Ireland catches a leprechaun, who offers a potato seed instead of a pot of gold for his freedom.

Strega Nona sends home gifts of candy and bubble bath while on vacation, but when Bambolona grabs the candy, Big Anthony is left with a lot of bubbles.

Grandma Concetta heals everyone with her remedies and advice, and when she retires, she leaves Nona her magic pasta pot with its secret ingredient.

A rival puts Strega Nona out ot the healing business until Big Anthony's assistance inadvertently sabotages the newcomer in his usual well-meaning way.

Big Anthony plans a surprise Christmas party for Strega Nona.

While observing the busy world around them, two children and their grandfather take a moment to appreciate being quiet and still.